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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-04

An interesting story comes from San
Francisco about one of the witnesses in the
notorious Sharon divorce case. Mrs. Mas
sey, middle-aged mulatto, is the witness
in question, she having been summoned to
testify in regard to Sarah Althea Hills ac-
tions with mediums and astrologers. She
was very poor at the time the case was
tried, so that when she recently began to
spend money lavishly much surprise was
caused. Inquiry of Mrs. Massey led TO the
statement that she had been married to a
white man, the son Of an old gentleman in
New Orleans, whom she nursed during the
yellow fever epidemic in that city in 1917
She declared that her husband had given
her 81 800 for incidental expenses, and that
in September she would go TO New Orleans
to join him and be publicly recog-
nized as his wife. The woman's story is
improbable 1t is likely that her sudden
wealth came to her as a reward for the tes-
timony she delivered in the divorce case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-04

There is no profit to the country in build
ing fast yachts. What is needed is that fast
merchant vessels, and plenty Of them, shall
be built.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-04

Society" in New York doesn't seem to be
above lending its influence to "vulgar
tradesmen." According to the New York
Times scion of a wealthy family recently
claimed commissions from a prominent
jewelry house because he influenced the
trade of his set in favor of the establish
ment. 1t is said he contrived to get all the
presents for his recently married sister pur-
chased at the establishment in question, and
his commissions the past season amounted
to several thousands. He wears jewelry
borrowed from the establishment, to which
he calls attention on every possible occa-
sion. 1t is commonly reported that several
other young men, whose incomes are not as
large rs they could wish, receive commits
sions from prominent wine houses for ad-
vertising their brands by ordering none
other.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-04

money.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

A Boston paper tells of the ter rible dissertation of graves in that esthetic city. It seems that some time since an electric company be- gan to dig a trench along Boyd shon street, for the purpose of laying their wires. As the work men ascended the hill they en- countered tops of graves and vaults, which extend from the burial grounds on the common under the wall and into Boydshon street. The roofs of the graves were broken into and their con tents thrown out on the side of the street, with the earth brick and stone. Scattered all along the trench" says the paper, may be seen leg, thigh and arm bones, ribs, portions of skulls and other parts of human skeletons. Some of these bones have been hung up- on the fence of the common, where they are the subjects of scurrilous jests and are pointed out to the passer-by. The workmen have been selling skulls to whoever wishes to purchase"
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
The St. Johns Herald draws the

The St. Johns Herald draws the following discouraging picture of the depredations of rustlers in Apache and Yavapai counties:
 From a reliable source we learn the following in regard to the band of outlaws that have infested the western portion of this and the eastern end of YaYapai county for so long a time. Instead of the warnings they have had through the Herald, having tendency to check them in their depredations, it has apparently made them more defiant and bold in their lawless- ness. One can scarcely believe that a set of men could commit so many and such atrocious crimes, and carry it on for so long time, with impunity; but such is un- doubtedly the fact.
 Andy Cooper, one of the boldest and most daring of these despera- does, told one of the leading citi- cens of this county to his face, that he had lain in wait for him for two or three weeks, for no other pur- pose tban to take bis life. We sup press the gentlenan's name from prudential motives. They go openly and in broad daylight, and drive off horses in sight of their owners; go boldly to honest men and make overtures to them to join thelr gang-promise them protection for their stock, and that they will steal their neighbors poor, and eventually drive them
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The northeastern portion of the Eastern States IS suffering fear fully from drouth. A dispatch dated Chicago, 18th instant, says that the telegraph wires crossing and re-crossing the vast area of country that has beer parching and blackening for lack of rain, have brought only news of despair. Messages received from all the different sections show the out look even worse than twenty-four hours before. Then there was word of a slight sprinkle at Des Moines, and faint hopes were en- tertained of a few drops in places elsewhere. To-day's telegrams contain information that not a particle of rain descended in all the immense stretch of territory. Added to this, the temperature throughout the drouth region is rising, and the expectation of slight showers anywhers is grad ually being reduced to minimum.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The attempt to boom Robert T. Lincoln as a Presidential candi- date will not succeed. Mir. Lin coin is worthy gentleman, and made very fair Cabinet Secre- tary. But no man will be nomi- mated or elected to the Presidency of the United States simply be- cause he is the son of his father. Mir. Lincoln did his duty in the Cabinet, but he made no such i'm pression upon the country as to prevent it from easily forgetting just what was his course ln the Administration with which he served.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The CLARION is in receipt of q handsomely illustrated little pam phlet from the press of Hoof and Horn, Prescott. It is entitled Central Arizona-For Homes, for Health, for Wealth." The author of the publication is Judge Wm. O. O'Neill, the talented editor of Hoof and Horn, who devotes his best efforts to the exposition of the resources of that portion of the Territory designated by the title of hls work. The Judge will send his little book of 130 pages to all applicants inclosing a two cent stamp.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

out of the country. They are at this time riding the mountain trails in squads of from three or four to eight or ten, and have be- come such terror to the inhabi- tants of the locality in which they have their haunts, that the re- spectable and law abiding people do their travelling altogether in the night, while those who have incur red the displeasure or ill-will of any of the gang, are compelled, through fear of their lives to live in the brush-dare not go to their homes, except under cover of dark ness. There is scarcely rancher in that portion of Apache and Yavapai that has not lost more or less stock, and undoubtedly this gang are the thieves.
 On this side of the Mogollons their headquarters are on Canyon Creek. On the other side it is Pleasant Valley, at the ranch of the Graham boys. Our informant tells us that they have made this place into fertilization, with port holes commanding every approach. Inside it is perfect arsenal, crowded with arms and ammuni- tion, and we'll provisioned for a siege. The fort is never left un- occupied-there are always five or six men on duty, and in case of an attack these men are to hold the fort until endorsements arrive. These are facts, as told us by a man of undoubted integrity, and who is far from being an alarmist.
 Such a state of affairs have ex- isted on the frontier before. The people have borne it, until "for- bearance ceased to be a virtue," and when that time arrived, have taken the law into their own hands and acted as lawyer, judge and jury; the sentence pronounced al- ways being death. It is time, and fully time, for the people to do the same in this case, and we feel safe in predicting that the best citizens of both counties will uphold them in any measure they may adopt for the protection of their property and their lives.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

America seems to have secured n worthy competitor to race against the famous Scotch yacht Thistle. The name of the new yacht is the Volunteer, which has won various races in the East lately, beating with ease the famous Puritan Priscilla, Mayfiower ard other fast-sailing crafts. She is said to show remarkable speed, and Am erican yachtmen feel jubilant over the prospects of still keeping the American cup on this side of the water.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

'If country newspaper propri- etors were to publish the names of subscribers who take, read, enjoy and are gratified by, yet refuse to pay for their home paper, the rep utaton of most communities for moral honesty would depreciate twenty per cent. In fact, no other business men are so universally robbed and swindled out of their labor and capital, as the newspa- per publishers" New York Sun.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Mir. John Gondolfo of Yuma, an experienced grape grower, states that grape cuttings will produce the second year of planting, but grape slips. with roots attached, however small they may be, will bear an average crop the first year. This rapidity of growth and production we do not think can be eoualled, and certainly not surpassed, by any land or cline outside of Arizona.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

A horrible railroad accident oc- cured on the Peoria, Toledo and Western railroad near Piper City, small station east of Chatsworth, on the 11th instant. About eighty people were killed and one hun dred wounded. It is thought by the authorities that the catastrophe was the work of an organized body of robbers. The train was precipi- tated through a bridge over the Vermilion river.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The Live Stock Association at Prescott requested the Territorial Board of Equalization to assess stock in various counties of the Territory, except Cochise, Apache and Pima, at S11 75 per head; in Cochise and Pima at S11, and Apache at S11 50.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The Phenix Herald, in its last issue, proceeds to crawfsh on the Prison Commission business. The Herald, in its expose of situations. begins to resemble the Star good deal, and as long as it persists in that course it will have to crawfish on good many propositions.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
Frank O'Brien,a a man we'll known

frank O Brlen, a man well kn0wr in California and Arizona, was ex- ecuted at Hermosillo, Mexico, or the Sth instant. He received nine shots, five in the chest, two in the shoulders, and ore in the eye, with finishing touch through the head by the lieutenant in con- mand. His crime was the brutal murder of a travelling companion about two years ago.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

R. c. Lightbody was reelected Mayor of Fl Paso at the election held last Tuesday. Mayor Light body has proved an efficient, honest and capable officer, and Fl Paso Is to be congratulated upon her appreciation of his services.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

According to the Silver City En- terprise New Mexico finances are in such a condition that territorial warrants will not be worth over D cents on the dollar after Sep tember 1st.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The White River Utes of Color ado are on the warpath. General Crook is in command of this de- pertinent and will have a chance to retrieve some of his lost lsurels.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The Clifton CLARION has easily convincted the Tucson Fallen Star and fhenix Herald, of lying about prison and other matters.-Pres- colt Courier.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

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The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The Grant Powder Works at Berkley, California, were blown up on the 11th instant. Three Chi namen were killed.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Fire losses for July in the Unit ed States and Canada foot up S1l,00O,000.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
NOTICE!
Sale of Bonds of Graham County, Arizona.

In accordance with an " Act to En- able Any County to Fund it's Out standing Indebtedness" passed by the 14th Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona, notice is here by given that on the
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The city of Portsmouth, N. H., has gone Democratic for the first time in many years.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
TERRITORIAL ITEMS.
The Bank of Flagstaff has failed.

The Bank of Flagstaff has failed.
 The Phenix Advance states that carpenters are scarce in the valley.
 According to the Silver Belt, Al. Sieber will soon be around on crutches.
 The total value of property as sessed in Yavapai county is S5,- 497, ,5OS 65.
 Flagstaff is to have a six-days walking match. Flagstaff is as- stunning city airs.
 A dispatch from Globe says that man has leen arrested for sell ing whisky to Indians.
 The fruit crop in Salt River Valley will not, this season, come up to its usual standard.
 Dr. A. J. Chandler of Detroit, Michigan, has been appointed Ter ritorial Veterinary Surgeon.
 The Atlantic and Pacific rail road will build a handsome and commodious union depot at Flag staff.
 Frank L. Gates of Globe has been appointed to a position as guard at the Territorial prison at Yuma.
 Col. c. E. Daily, formerly Re- ceiver of the Tucson land office, has concluded to settle down in Los Angeles.
 A twelve-year-old bootblack named Frank Gabriel, from St. Louis, was run over and killed by a train at Wilcox on tue 18th inst.
 Wells, Fargo & Co. have sent a special request to R. H. Paul, the former sheriff of Pima county, to take up the case of the recent train robbery.
 The Queen Company are to erect electric lights soon, in Bisbee, to illuminate their works and build ings. The motive power at the smelter will be used.
 Notwithstanding that many maintain there is no hematite iron in Arizoua, fine ledges exist within forty-five miles of Tucson, and have no silica in them either. Star.
 George, son of Dick Gage, an old time resident of Tombstone, was killed Wednesday morning. by falling from the fourth to the sixth level of the Emerald mine. His body was fearfully mangled in the fall of two hundred feet.
 Three men and three horses were recently killed in a fight at Tonto basin between cowboys from Hol- brook, in the employ of the Aztec cattle company, and a party con- cealed in house belonging to the Tewksbury's. The former party were the only sufferers.
 A correspondent writing to the Phenix Gazette, gives another side to the story of the killing of Marion Bagley recently. He says that Bagley was murdered, being too sick in bed to resist arrest. Bag ley's father, a highly respected citizen of the county, will investi- gate the murder thoroughly.
 A few days ago, while excavat- ing adobe for brick out at Mir. Flckas' farm, about two miles west of town, two or three ollas were found, one containing the cremat- ed remains of some ancient inhab- itant while another, which was very smooth outside and in, and quite thin, seeming of an extra finish, was discovered to have on its inner surface a neat white line drawn and baked in, together with some characters in white, which looked like ancient hieroglyphics. It may prove of value, and it is to be hoped the folks now near Tempe | exploring may have their attention called to this specimen, as some | additional clue may thus be had | to the former inhabitants of this 1 country.-Phenix Gazette.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
Both day of August, 1887,

outli udy Ui Au6uSl, looI, bids will be opened in my office at Solomonville, County of Graham, Territory of Arizona, for the purchase of all or any of the following bonds of Graham County, Arizona, the right being reserved to reject any or all bids.
 The total issue of said bonds aggre- gate Seventy-Two (S72, ,OOO) Thousand Dollars, bearing interest at the rate of seven @ per cent per annum, interest payable annually on the 18th day of January. Principal and interest pay able in gold coin or it's equivalent in lawful money of the United States, either in New York, San Francisco or Solomonville at the option of the pur- chaser. Ten per cent of said bonds to be paid ill ten years from date of issue and ten per cent annually thereafter until all of said bonds are paid.
 Said bonds are consecutively num- bered and bear the denomination of One Thousand (SloOO) Dollars each and are issued to cover indebtedness prior to July 30, 1886. No bids will be entertained for the purchase of said bonds for less than their par or face value.
 Done in accordance with an order entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors of Graham County, Arizona, July l5, 1887. S. W. POMEROY,
 County Treasurer. FRED M. NEWELL, Deputy. To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 The following is brief but accurate statement of the status of Graham County, Arizona Territory, on the 1st day of August, 1887.
 Assessed Valuation. 8 2,OO4 ,992 27 Real Value. ue............ 4,OOO,0OO % Bonded Indebtedness. 15,OOo % Floating Indebtedness
 prior to July 30, 1886 72,OOO % Floating Indebtedness
 subsequent July 30,
 1886 6................ 23, 43s 23 -) S. w. POMEROY, SEE AL County Treasurer. l~ FRED NJ. NEWELL, Deputy. Subscribed and sworn to before me C--l this the lst day of August, SEAL 1887.
 -~ GEO. H. STEVENS,
 Clerk District Court.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Notwithstanding that many maintain there is no hematite iron in Arizoua, fine ledges exist within forty-five miles of Tucson, and have no silica in them either. Star.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I have received copies of the Revised Stat utes of the Territory of Arizona and have the same ready for distribution. Those who are entitled to the same and have not receivei copies will please notify me at once.
 P. MICHELENA,
 County Recorder.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

George, son of Dick Gage, an old time resident of Tombstone, was killed Wednesday morning. by falling from the fourth to the sixth level of the Emerald mine. His body was fearfully mangled in the fall of two hundred feet.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

The Queen Company are to erect electric lights soon, in Bisbee, to illuminate their works and build ings. The motive power at the smelter will be used.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Three men and three horses were recently killed in a fight at Tonto basin between cowboys from Hol- brook, in the employ of the Aztec cattle company, and a party con- cealed in house belonging to the Tewksbury's. The former party were the only sufferers.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Wells, Fargo & Co. have sent special request to R. H. Paul, the former sheriff of Pima county, to take up the case of the recent train robbery.
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

A twelve-year-old bootblacb named Frank Gabriel, from St Louis, was run over and killed by train at Wilcox on tue 18th inst
The Clifton clarion., 1887-08-17

Col. c. E. Daily, formerly Re- ceiver of the Tucson land office, has concluded to settle down in Los Angeles.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17
Carlisle's joyful Task.

Copyigh, 1887, by tie California associated Press
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-Speakel
Carlisle informed the RECoRD-UNIoN cor
respondent this morning that he had no
formulated or put upon paper single one
OF the committees. He says: 81 can not
do either" he continued, while Congress
is in session. The members and theil
friends are continually worrying me fol
committee places, and l can do nothing. u
why don't you lock yourself in q
room and refuse to see the member ?'
asked the correspondent.
They would break down the door" was
the reply.
Grass Valley Postmastership.
lCopyri, 1887, by tie Calfornia .issoeiaied Press
WASHINGTON, December l6th.-Repre.
sentative Biggs to-day presented petition
from the residents of Grass Valley for the
appointment of Mary Florence Byrne as
Postmaster at Grass Valley, in place of he,
father Michael Byrne, deceased.
McKenna Invited to Boston.
Icopyrisa, 1887. by the California associated Press.
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-Repre,
sentative Mckenna has accepted an invita-.
ton to address the annual dinner of the
Merchants Club, of Boston, on December
18th, and to discuss international recipro-
city.
California Pensions.
Copyright, 1857, BY tie California associated Press
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-Califor-
MIA pensions have been granted as follows
b. NJ. Colwell, Wortham; Beltozal Sharp,
jamestown; James Armstrong, Petaluma:
William Green, Kibesillah.
Southern Claims.
w naoaroba IeEI,
Clerk OF the House has completed and laid
before that body an index of Southern
claims and claims referred 10 the Court of
Claims under the Bowman Act. The total
number of claims reported to Congress is
%, 29S, which includes allowed, disalloWed
and barred cases. involving the sum of
$69, ,25S, $50. OF this amount the sum of
81, ,636, ,920 was allowed.
Long and Short Hauls.
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission to- day gave
a hearing in the case Of ]. H. Martin and
NJ. S. Martin, of Denver, Col, who allege a
violation of the long and short clause of
the interstate law on the part of the South
ern Pacific, Central Pacific and Union Pa
cific Railroad Companies.
Interest to BE Paid.
WASHINGTON, December 16th-Arrange-
ments are now being made at the Treasury
Department for the payment on January
1st next of $S,414,67O interest on United
States bonds and Pacific Railroad bonds.
This is in addition to $S4S, ,452 interest
which would have fallen due at that date,
but which has been paid with the rebate.
Favoring the Blair Bill.
WASHINGTON, December 16th-The Sem
ate Committee on Education held a meet
ing to-day and unanimously ordered a
favorable report on the Blair educational
bill. 1t will be reported as it passed the
Senate in the last Congress.
Washington Notes.
WASHINGTON, December 16th.-Secretary
Endicott left the city tonight on tour of
inspection in the West.